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📝 Modello RC scala 1/60, di piroscafo armato a goletta, liberamente ispirato alle cannoniere classe US
29 days ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H (
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As usual Alessandro you excel. Your miniature workmanship is beautiful to see, and the finished items are a joy to behold.
Well done shipmate, cheers Colin.
Well done shipmate, cheers Colin.
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📝 I'm still here, I think?
1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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You guys are simply the best, your warm wishes fill me with joy.
Doctors say I may be allowed to go home tomorrow or sat, if they can break my fever. Can't wait as I have just bought a vw caravelle to allow the family and our boats to travel in style without the need for a trailer. Had a legacy from my mum and another from the wife's aunt. Took ages to find one that suited our needs. The grandchildren have called it the Black Pearl from pirates of the Caribbean. It's pearlescent black and changes colour in the sun.
Cheers Colin
Doctors say I may be allowed to go home tomorrow or sat, if they can break my fever. Can't wait as I have just bought a vw caravelle to allow the family and our boats to travel in style without the need for a trailer. Had a legacy from my mum and another from the wife's aunt. Took ages to find one that suited our needs. The grandchildren have called it the Black Pearl from pirates of the Caribbean. It's pearlescent black and changes colour in the sun.
Cheers Colin
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📝 I'm still here, I think?
1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Good morning all, it must be good, as I just woke up in hospital so I am still here.
Doug thanks for the birthday wishes, 76 yesterday, almost my last day as I collapsed while driving home, seems I have a severe respiratory infection to add to the rest of life's woes. So stuck here for a few days.
Back soon doctor wants more blood.
Cheers Colin.
Doug thanks for the birthday wishes, 76 yesterday, almost my last day as I collapsed while driving home, seems I have a severe respiratory infection to add to the rest of life's woes. So stuck here for a few days.
Back soon doctor wants more blood.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 In Memorium - Martin555
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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This tribute to Martin has lifted my spirits and makes me want to get back to sharing our hobby.
But may I also add a tribute to Nerys the queen of sailing, I was actually lucky enough to meet this stalwart of sailing and like Martin has left a huge void.
Hoping to be back among you all soon.
Cheers Colin.
But may I also add a tribute to Nerys the queen of sailing, I was actually lucky enough to meet this stalwart of sailing and like Martin has left a huge void.
Hoping to be back among you all soon.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Merry Christmas!
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Although this has been a very stressful year for me and my family ( 5 deaths.) 2 in this month alone.
So wishing and hoping for a much better year to come and the merriest of Christmases to all you modellers around the world.
Christmas cheer from Colin and Caroline.
So wishing and hoping for a much better year to come and the merriest of Christmases to all you modellers around the world.
Christmas cheer from Colin and Caroline.
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📝 She said yes.
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Congratulations young man!
I hope you have a long and happy life together.
My Caroline and I have been together for 52 years and I wouldn't change a second of it.
Best wishes to you both, Cheers Colin. 👍😍
I hope you have a long and happy life together.
My Caroline and I have been together for 52 years and I wouldn't change a second of it.
Best wishes to you both, Cheers Colin. 👍😍
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📝 Definitive definition of scratch build
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Good evening all, we all have an idea of scratch built.
My thoughts are that a scratch built is either from photos or drawings using whatever materials are available to the modeller, be it wood, metal, fibre glass or even papier-mache (of which I have models using all these methods) or combinations of various materials.
But the main distinction is how we perceive the model.
Cheers Colin.
My thoughts are that a scratch built is either from photos or drawings using whatever materials are available to the modeller, be it wood, metal, fibre glass or even papier-mache (of which I have models using all these methods) or combinations of various materials.
But the main distinction is how we perceive the model.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Modello RC scala 1/60, di piroscafo armato a goletta, liberamente ispirato alle cannoniere classe US
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Alessandro, yes still here and willing to offer advice or comments.
Times are still difficult for my family, but I feel much better when reading the posts on here.
I would love to get back to my modelling but caring for family comes first.
Cheers Colin.
Times are still difficult for my family, but I feel much better when reading the posts on here.
I would love to get back to my modelling but caring for family comes first.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Modello RC scala 1/60, di piroscafo armato a goletta, liberamente ispirato alle cannoniere classe US
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Following this blog I feel I must add a comment about the use of oars to turn a boat.
It doesn't matter how many pairs of oars you have, you can always turn the boat without the need for a rudder, by dipping on the side of the turn direction, and continue to row on the opposite side.
Cheers Colin.
It doesn't matter how many pairs of oars you have, you can always turn the boat without the need for a rudder, by dipping on the side of the turn direction, and continue to row on the opposite side.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 I'm still here, I think?
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Good morning shipmates, I'm feeling much brighter today as after numerous tests and a full body mri scan I got the results from the hospital. Suspected cancer, now ruled out, symptoms were being caused by stress and that's ongoing.
But they are giving me some relaxation medication and anti stress therapy to help.
So after getting my results yesterday evening I sat and had a quiet drink in the garden contemplating life. Glad I did as this is what I saw.
Cheers Colin.
But they are giving me some relaxation medication and anti stress therapy to help.
So after getting my results yesterday evening I sat and had a quiet drink in the garden contemplating life. Glad I did as this is what I saw.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Another hurricane
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Stay safe shipmate. Regards Colin.
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📝 I'm still here, I think?
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Lew, stay dry stay safe.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 I'm still here, I think?
7 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Thanks guys your comments uplift my spirit.
Alessandro the model went to a worthy owner, and he may buy some of my other surplus boats when I can get them sorted out.
Cheers and best wishes to you all Colin.
Alessandro the model went to a worthy owner, and he may buy some of my other surplus boats when I can get them sorted out.
Cheers and best wishes to you all Colin.
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📝 I'm still here, I think?
7 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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First model to be disposed of, it's only a static display but eats up space and is hell to clean.
It's off to local auction today along with a load of other not needed stuff, trying to make space as workshop is stuffed with a lot of items from my sons garage which I have to dispose of for his widow and children.
I'm still driving 150+ miles a day on school runs and routine appointments.
Best wishes to everyone and thanks for your kind thoughts and wishes, it helps me get through this tough time.
Cheers Colin. 👍
It's off to local auction today along with a load of other not needed stuff, trying to make space as workshop is stuffed with a lot of items from my sons garage which I have to dispose of for his widow and children.
I'm still driving 150+ miles a day on school runs and routine appointments.
Best wishes to everyone and thanks for your kind thoughts and wishes, it helps me get through this tough time.
Cheers Colin. 👍
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📝 I'm still here, I think?
7 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Good evening all, sorry I haven't been on for a while.
But as you may remember my life wasn't going to well this year, and just to make it worse my mum passed away earlier this month at the grand old age of 98.
I'm still not getting into the workshop because of my family issues.
While I have been caring for my wife and my family I have realised that I need to slim down my collection as sadly my grandson doesn't have room for all of them when I die.
After discussing this with him we think we will only be able to keep about 20 models.
Which means about 30 to dispose of, no rush I hope to be around for some time yet.
We will choose the ones to keep and then list the ones to dispose of, so if anyone is interested keep watching.
Keep sailing shipmates, don't worry if I'm not around, I am still here watching and occasionally reading.
Cheers Colin.
But as you may remember my life wasn't going to well this year, and just to make it worse my mum passed away earlier this month at the grand old age of 98.
I'm still not getting into the workshop because of my family issues.
While I have been caring for my wife and my family I have realised that I need to slim down my collection as sadly my grandson doesn't have room for all of them when I die.
After discussing this with him we think we will only be able to keep about 20 models.
Which means about 30 to dispose of, no rush I hope to be around for some time yet.
We will choose the ones to keep and then list the ones to dispose of, so if anyone is interested keep watching.
Keep sailing shipmates, don't worry if I'm not around, I am still here watching and occasionally reading.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 I'm still here, I think?
9 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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A little bit more news, I may not spend much time on here for some time to come. A big thank you to all for your messages which have helped me to carry on.
The latest updates on my situation, I'm still driving 154 miles each week day doing the morning and afternoon doing the school runs.
And the rest of my time is caring for my wife, she refuses to give in and tries to be as normal as possible even though the doctors have told us her illnesses are terminal giving her approximately 12 months maximum.
Don't worry about me, I don't give up hope easily. And my wife's resolve helps me cope with knowing what the future holds.
Once again thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Cheers Colin.
The latest updates on my situation, I'm still driving 154 miles each week day doing the morning and afternoon doing the school runs.
And the rest of my time is caring for my wife, she refuses to give in and tries to be as normal as possible even though the doctors have told us her illnesses are terminal giving her approximately 12 months maximum.
Don't worry about me, I don't give up hope easily. And my wife's resolve helps me cope with knowing what the future holds.
Once again thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 I'm still here, I think?
11 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Quick update dear friends, my wife is improving daily, started to eat and drink again 3 days ago. Consultant is very pleased with her progress and if she's okay after some final tests and another scan tomorrow then she will be allowed home but have a weekly review at hospital .
Now I might get some sleep tonight, as early start again tomorrow for grandchildren's school run.
Thank you all for your support during this trying time.
Hopefully get back to normal soon, whatever normal is.
Cheers and best wishes to you all, Colin.
Now I might get some sleep tonight, as early start again tomorrow for grandchildren's school run.
Thank you all for your support during this trying time.
Hopefully get back to normal soon, whatever normal is.
Cheers and best wishes to you all, Colin.
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📝 Vinyl cutting machine choice
11 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Steve, I went to my local hobbycraft and had a lesson in using my cricut maker. Found it very useful and helped me .
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11 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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I've been using my cricut maker for 4 years now. I have cut up to 1/16th inch thick plasticard and acrylic sheets for windows and various art card, vinyl, 1/32nd inch ply.
Admittedly the thicker materials take multiple cuts even with the deep cut blade.
My only gripe with this machine is it doesn't accept direct self programmed commands.
Otherwise it's a great machine.
Cheers Colin.
Admittedly the thicker materials take multiple cuts even with the deep cut blade.
My only gripe with this machine is it doesn't accept direct self programmed commands.
Otherwise it's a great machine.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 I'm still here, I think?
11 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Thanks dear friends and shipmates your words help me a great deal.
As for the new model, I think it is rigged all wrong.
Apparently the lady who bought it 27 years ago put string where she thought it should go as a lot of the rigging was missing.
As it is only a static model it didn't matter as a room dressing.
But I would like to get it rigged correctly as it is for my grandson's collection, he loves sailing boats.
And it helps take my mind off my problems to be doing something.
Cheers and best wishes to you all, regards Colin.
As for the new model, I think it is rigged all wrong.
Apparently the lady who bought it 27 years ago put string where she thought it should go as a lot of the rigging was missing.
As it is only a static model it didn't matter as a room dressing.
But I would like to get it rigged correctly as it is for my grandson's collection, he loves sailing boats.
And it helps take my mind off my problems to be doing something.
Cheers and best wishes to you all, regards Colin.
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11 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Finding little time to read through the posts at present, but will catch up soon I hope. Wife rushed into hospital again on Tuesday, not allowed food or drink, totally reliant on drips forall her needs.
Very upsetting with all that's happened recently.
You guys and gals keep me sane while the world around me falls apart.
Thanks for being there and posting about your wonderful models.
Here is my latest acquisition of freecycle.
Very upsetting with all that's happened recently.
You guys and gals keep me sane while the world around me falls apart.
Thanks for being there and posting about your wonderful models.
Here is my latest acquisition of freecycle.
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12 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Opel Comodore if I'm not mistaken, but can't recognise the caravan.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 In Loving Memory of my dad Peter, aka Mallory.
12 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Such a sad loss to you and all the members of this vast family of modellers.
Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and all that knew him.
Regards Colin.
Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and all that knew him.
Regards Colin.
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12 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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I don't know if I can take much more . My sisters eldest daughter (44 years old) died suddenly today after getting a headache on Tuesday. I now seriously doubt that there's a god, if he keeps punishing our family this way.
Without the support of you guys I'd go nuts.
You put up with your own problems but still manage to lift me out of my gloom just by your kind words.
Bless you all my friends, cheers Colin.
Without the support of you guys I'd go nuts.
You put up with your own problems but still manage to lift me out of my gloom just by your kind words.
Bless you all my friends, cheers Colin.
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12 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Dear fellow modellers, I am still here reading all the posts as and when I get a chance.
Those of you that know what has recently happened within my family know times have been very busy for me.
I am caring for my wife who has various long term life altering illnesses, doing the daily school runs for my grandchildren who live 30 miles away.
And taking my daughter in law shopping and to appointments.
Needless to say I'm knackered by Friday and not feeling like modelling, even though I want to get back to it.
But never fear I'm still here and I will still offer advice and comments when I feel the need for it.
Good day to all in this vast modelling family, fair winds and calm waters for everyone.
Cheers Colin.
Those of you that know what has recently happened within my family know times have been very busy for me.
I am caring for my wife who has various long term life altering illnesses, doing the daily school runs for my grandchildren who live 30 miles away.
And taking my daughter in law shopping and to appointments.
Needless to say I'm knackered by Friday and not feeling like modelling, even though I want to get back to it.
But never fear I'm still here and I will still offer advice and comments when I feel the need for it.
Good day to all in this vast modelling family, fair winds and calm waters for everyone.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Calling it a day.
12 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Bill, fight on, you are one of the few people who have given freely your words of wisdom and your wit keeps us enthralled.
Time still to finish the Aerokits Fireboat and your JOFFRE tug, which you seem to have almost been ready for sea trials.
And I count myself fortunate to have actually met you.
Don't give up shipmate, you are an inspiration to many of us.
Cheers and best wishes Colin.
Time still to finish the Aerokits Fireboat and your JOFFRE tug, which you seem to have almost been ready for sea trials.
And I count myself fortunate to have actually met you.
Don't give up shipmate, you are an inspiration to many of us.
Cheers and best wishes Colin.
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12 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Boatshed, as I'm not a speed freak, most of my boats run on 12v 7ah sla's, some have 2 of these giving me a good day out on the water. As LiFePO4 Battery is almost half the weight of sla's and the lifespan is greater the extra cost is well worth it for me.
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12 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Bill, words fail to convey how I feel about losing yet another friend. God I hope that the doctors are wrong and I wish you all the best.
Your modelling skills are still with us all and you are in our hearts.
Good luck shipmate, cheers Colin.
Your modelling skills are still with us all and you are in our hearts.
Good luck shipmate, cheers Colin.
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12 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Doug, yes I am still getting over the loss of our son, Caroline is very ill again, she had major surgery 3 days before our boy died and it has not been easy for her.
We are doing daily school runs of 72 miles round trip twice daily.
But hopefully school transport is going to be arranged in a couple of weeks. Our daughter in law who is disabled and unable to drive relies on us at present, the kids are going through a bad time, but they are getting help through their school. Granddaughter is only 5 and very forthright and has told all the class how she found her dad.
She gets very angry and has a few issues but is starting to calm down now.
9 year old grandson is very quiet and subdued but understands it much more as they have lost a grandad 2 years ago and grandmother last year.
I spend as much time as I can with them, keeping them busy and doing anything they want to do.
Well that's all for tonight, 6am start tomorrow. Goodnight all, stay safe, cheers Colin.
We are doing daily school runs of 72 miles round trip twice daily.
But hopefully school transport is going to be arranged in a couple of weeks. Our daughter in law who is disabled and unable to drive relies on us at present, the kids are going through a bad time, but they are getting help through their school. Granddaughter is only 5 and very forthright and has told all the class how she found her dad.
She gets very angry and has a few issues but is starting to calm down now.
9 year old grandson is very quiet and subdued but understands it much more as they have lost a grandad 2 years ago and grandmother last year.
I spend as much time as I can with them, keeping them busy and doing anything they want to do.
Well that's all for tonight, 6am start tomorrow. Goodnight all, stay safe, cheers Colin.
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1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Thanks Len, not had time for chats just lately, hopefully I'll be more active on here soon.
Didn't count the batteries as I checked the voltage , but I have charged 6 of them, and they are all showing 9.8v I will be doing a discharge test at the weekend to see how they go.
As for dumping them, I have nicads from the 1990's which still work as they should in my family's model cars and trucks.
I usually charge dying cells using pulse charging in an old camping refrigerator keeping the temp below 5 degrees Celsius.
If they lose 10% or more of their useful life then they get scrapped.
Don't like lipo's and don't own any, so won't be changing this late in my life.
Now my favourite is the LiFePO4 batteries that I am replacing my sla batteries with. They are really reliable and safer as well.
Cheers Colin.
Didn't count the batteries as I checked the voltage , but I have charged 6 of them, and they are all showing 9.8v I will be doing a discharge test at the weekend to see how they go.
As for dumping them, I have nicads from the 1990's which still work as they should in my family's model cars and trucks.
I usually charge dying cells using pulse charging in an old camping refrigerator keeping the temp below 5 degrees Celsius.
If they lose 10% or more of their useful life then they get scrapped.
Don't like lipo's and don't own any, so won't be changing this late in my life.
Now my favourite is the LiFePO4 batteries that I am replacing my sla batteries with. They are really reliable and safer as well.
Cheers Colin.
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